I definitely appreciate the help with interpretation Ray.

To me, and likely to most of the readers, the most difficult part of all this data is translating what these curves mean for your car's handling. I can show plots and curves all day, but if they can't be understood to use that data to affect your car, it's all worthless. I'll admit, so far, this data is fairly technical, and may not have too much real meaning to all but the most technically savvy people. The real value will come when most or all drivers can understand what they need to make their car handle better. My ultimate goal (the FINAL report) is to publish a shock setup guide that removes as much of they mystery and guesswork out of all the changes you can make, so you can more efficiently get to the best shock configuration in any given situation. It will never tell you the exact answer, and it would be foolish to think that way because every situation is unique. This is definitely not easy, and will certainly require some real world feedback from racers.

I've mentioned upcoming tests before (but have been sidetracked a few times). Here is my list again for the near future:
1. More detailed effects of bladders and rebound
2. Impact testing (Pack)
3. Variations of # of holes and hole diameter (for the basic flat piston)
4. Shock Fade due to Temperature rise rate and emulsion
5. Actual in-situ shock velocity measurements on a car

I'm taking notes from people's comments about what they'd like to see, and I really appreciate the feedback. I'll do my best to address those requests, just no guarantee on the timeline or the ability to measure, but I'd enjoy the challenges.

cheers